Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov tip the marquee in separate title bouts in Los Angeles, under the guidance of Abdulmanap's son, Khabib, the former UFC lightweight champion and Hall of Famer.
The 20-year-old trains with the likes of Khabib and Islam Makhachev in Dagestan for his fights, and was signed to PFL last year where he has been able to keep up an active run. His third fight in ...
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev share a common UFC opponent. UFC lightweight champion Makhachev's most recent title defense came in a fifth-round submission of Dustin Poirier at UFC 302.
Islam Makhachev was able to defend his lightweight ... His performance drew praise from his long-time training partner and close friend Khabib Nurmagomedov, who was in his corner for the bout.
Dillon Danis fires a shot at Khabib Nurmagomedov in the wake of Islam Makhachev's change of rival for UFC 311. [Image Courtesy: @dillondanis, @khabib_nurmagomedov on Instagram] Dillon Danis ...
There’s no doubt that the claims of Islam Makhachev being a better version of Khabib Nurmagomedov hold weight. His impressive winning streak and ability to dominate anyone who steps in his path ...
Islam Makhachev faced an unexpected twist ahead ... This situation has also allowed Team Khabib to take a jab at Jon Jones. Jon Jones and Team Khabib have been in dispute over the pound-for ...
Losing isn't something Khabib Nurmagomedov and his family are used to. Retiring from the sport at a perfect 29-0, the former UFC lightweight champion found a second wind on the sidelines, coaching ...
UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov knows a thing or two ... At UFC 311, he will be in the corner of Islam Makhachev, who will no longer defend his title against Arman Tsarukyan but instead ...